Highlights 64-bit support
and hard-drive activation for
Yamaha/Allen & Heath/DiGiCo/
Venue/MultiRack • V9 plug-in
versions now added to SoundGrid
Pro and Live bundles • No iLok
required, easy-to-use activation
system • can activate to USB flash
drive • one-click license recovery
for lost or damaged devices • run
Waves V8 and V9 plug-ins sideby-
side in MultiRackTarget Market Live performance
and sound reinforcementAnalysis Waves plug-ins
are making inroads into
live performance. Version 9
introduces far more convenient
licensing, and supports 64-bit
systems.waves.com

4TC-Helicon
Mic MechanicVocal toolbox for singers
$149

Highlights Compact effects pedal
• eight reverb and delay effects •
delay ranges from simple slapback
to near-infinite echo effects • tap
tempo to match delay times to the
music • use Auto Chromatic Pitch
Correction transparently or as
an effect • automatically adjusts
EQ, compression, de-essing, and
gating • can be controlled from
TC-Helicon’s MP-75 Modern
Performance Vocal Microphone
(optional)• all-metal constructionTarget Market Primarily live
performance, but also recordingAnalysis TC-Helicon continues to
apply the expertise from their pro
rack systems to inexpensive pedals
for live performance.tc-helicon.com

5

Aphex

Audio Xciter StudioMusic player app
$9.99

Highlights Audio app analyzes and
enhances Apple iOS device audio
in real time • based on proprietary
DSP-based processing • intended
to restore detail/spaciousness
to data-compressed music • a
portion of the proceeds from
Audio Xciter’s sales go to Respect
the Music, Aphex’s foundation
supporting music and arts
education • Android version also
available • free demo downloadTarget Market Those who listen
to audio books or music through
iOS/Android devicesAnalysis Audio with heavy
data compression loses several
desirable sonic attributes; Xciter is
designed to compensate for these
negatives.audioxciterapp.com

6

Steinberg
Padshop ProVST granular synth
$79.99

Highlights Enhanced version
of Padshop • includes 3-band
parametric EQ per layer and
algorithmic reverb • import WAV
and AIF samples up to ten minutes
long for advanced sound design
projects and custom presets •
drag-and-drop sounds recorded in
Cubase into Padshop Pro • 50 new
presets • retail version includes
the Zero Gravity Expansion Pack
with 250 new presetsTarget Market Synthesists looking
for unique, evocative soundsAnalysis Padshop has been one
of the most innovative synths
to appear recently, but lacked
the ability to import samples—
until now.steinberg.net